Have you spotted a coyote in your neighborhood lately? You’re not alone—it seems to be a hot topic right now! In this month’s vet spotlight article, Dr. Mike Rehm shares his insights on the growing number of coyote sightings in our area and offers tips on how to keep your pets safe. Read the full article here:
Over the last 3 years the prevalence of coyotes in urban areas is on the rise! Coyotes, foxes and other wildlife have ventured into urban areas due to their normal habitat being disturbed! Coyotes in urban neighborhoods is a cause for concern, especially with small children and pets. A few years ago there was a confirmed case of rabies in a fox. Rabies is a deadly disease that can be transmitted to humans! Fortunately, there has been no confirmed cases of rabies in coyotes. However, coyotes in back yards can pose a serious threat! What can you do to protect yourself and your family?Remember, coyotes are being displaced from their natural habitat and they are hungry and looking for food! We have seen pets attacked by coyotes, please be aware of this problem!
- Fencing around the perimeter of the house
- Outdoor cameras and motion detectors
- Accompanying small children and pets in the backyard
- If you see a coyote in your backyard do not confront it
- If you are in your yard and a coyote appears, make a loud noise banging on metal trash cans to scare it off
- Call Baldwin or Mobile County Health Department-Animal Control to report siting
- Make sure your pets are vaccinated and
- microchipped
- Make sure garbage can lids are on tight
- Do not feed pets outside.
Dr. Mike Rehm at Rehm Animal Clinics
Dr. Mike Rehm is a 1985 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and past president of the Mobile-Baldwin Veterinary Medical Association. The doctor provides all aspects of small animal medicine, including surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and internal medicine.
Rehm Animal Clinics seeks to improve the quality of life of their pet patients through high-quality, compassionate care.
Reach out to Dr. Rehm and his team at https://www.rehmclinics.com
The Furry Godmother wants to thank Dr. Rehm for sharing this information with all of you, and as always, thank you for being part of the Furry Godmother family!
